Motherland

It's time for Amanda's Festive Soiree (dress code: tinsel and tiaras) and nothing says Christmas like Evil Santa, Anne's Porn Star Martinis and a strict ban on dark drinks indoors.

As a nit pandemic sweeps the school, Julia stands accused of triggering a second wave so she throws a nit treatment party that brings all the drama (and headlice) to her door.

Liz has a shock as she helps Kevin navigate his divorce, Amanda battles Meg over trampoline club, and Julia considers religion in a bid to get Ivy into the right secondary school.

Mother's Day leaves Julia feeling ignored while Meg's family spoil her rotten and Amanda endures a passive aggressive lunch with her appalling mother Felicity (Joanna Lumley)

Julia, Liz and Meg endure the school coach trip from hell with their nemesis Ashley (Martha Howe Douglas) while Kevin helps Amanda pack up her shop with unimaginable consequences.

At the PTA charity FUNraiser, Julia resolves to leave Paul for her builder Garry, Kev's attempts to clear the air with Amanda backfire, and Anne finally loses her rag.

School's out for the festive season, so the mums (and Kevin) host the ultimate blended celebrations, but the big day takes a shocking turn at Julia's.